Lamborghini Murcielago 6.2 V12 48V 580hp

The Lamborghini Murciélago is a sports car produced by Italian automaker Lamborghini. Successor to the Diablo and flagship of the automaker's lineup, the Murciélago was introduced as a coupé in 2001. The automaker's first new design in eleven years, the car was also the brand's first new model under the ownership of German parent company Audi, which is owned by Volkswagen. It is styled by Peruvian-born Belgian Luc Donckerwolke, Lamborghini's head of design from 1998 to 2005.

The new Lamborghini, which was known only as the L147 project during development, was first unveiled during an awesome show at the foot of the Etna volcano on Sicily, a select group of about 200 people were flown to Sicily on Friday to participate in the most impressive release of any Lamborghini model ever.

As usual with Lamborghini, the 'Murciélago' name was taken from bullfighting, during a fight in 1879, this legendary bull was still standing after 24 stabs from the 'espada', the matador's sword. Pressured by the audience, this fierce bull was kept alive, later it was acquired by Don Antonio Miura, yes, the guy that bred the famous Miura bulls that named the very first mid-engine road car, the magnificent Lamborghini Miura.

Note that the opening angle of the doors was enlarged by 5 degrees, while the sills were about 25mm lower than those on the Diablo. When we further compare both models, we'll notice the Murciélago has a 15mm longer wheelbase and used enlarged tracks, the new Lamborghini sits about 25mm taller, 5mm wider and 110mm longer while it also gained some 25 kg in the process. The bodywork is made from Carbon Fiber, only the roof and both doors are made of steel to improve rigidity. More specs and user manual for Murcielago 6.2 you can see in next overview.